Kaashmora: It feels good to be called Kattappa Jr, says Karthi

After the first look posters of actor Karthi's Kaashmora went viral online, Karthi is now being addressed as 'Kattappa Junior'.

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August 19, 2016

UPDATED: August 19, 2016 16:23 IST

Actor Karthi is now Kattappa Junior

Actor Karthi unveiled the first look posters of his upcoming supernatural thriller Kaashmora on August 17. Ever since the release of the posters, fans have been comparing Karthi's look in the film with the character Kattappa --the slave warrior of Baahubali fame. Sporting a bald look with a long beard, Karthi's resemblance of Kattappa was pretty evident in the posters. Hence, people have already started addressing Karthi as 'Kattappa Junior'.ALSO READ: Kaashmora first look out- Karthi looks stunning as a warrior

Speaking about Kattappa reference, Karthi was quoted by iFlickz as saying," For three years, we kept this look a secret, ever since the inception of this character called Rajnayak. The day I heard the script from Gokul, I was raring to start the film but the making and pre-production took time. I went on to do Komban and Thozha before commencing shoot for Kaashmora. In the meanwhile, halfway through our preparation, Baahubali hit the screens. We were surprised to discover that Satyaraj's Kattappa was similar looking to Rajnayak. But the team had chosen this look from dozens of different variations suggested. A lot of planning and designing and several test shoots, had gone into the final selection of this character. We knew that Rajnayak was younger, fierce and vastly different in character from Kattappa and there was no similarity whatsoever. So we decided to keep it as it is. But Rajnayak and Kaashmora have no similarities at all to Baahubali. However, when they now call me Kattappa Junior, I feel good. Satyaraj uncle is a close family friend and a wonderful actor. So to be compared to Kattappa is a compliment!"

According to reports, Kaashmora is a multi-genre film and has elements of horror, comedy and action, besides period flavour.

Santhosh Narayanan, who is basking in the success of Kabali music album, has composed the songs and BGM for Kaashmora.

Tipped to be the most expensive project of his career, the film also stars Nayanthara and Sri Divya as the leading ladies.

Directed by Gokul, Kaashmora is said to be the first south Indian film to have used 3D face scan technology for an important sequence in the film, which lasts for 15 minutes.

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